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To study abroad or not to study abroad? This was a question that Ellie, a gymnast at Ursinus College, mulled over for years. In her very first post of many for our blog this semester, she shares how she triumphed over her obstacles and eventually made the important decision regarding her future. Ellie's journey starts right...here!

When you directly enroll on the new CAPA Maynooth University study abroad program, you’ll be welcomed into one of the global top 100 universities under 50-years old, ranked by Times Higher Education. Maynooth has also been ranked number 351 worldwide overall and has the wonderful honor of being recognized as Ireland’s friendliest college.

When you directly enroll on the new CAPA Queen Mary study abroad program, you’ll be welcomed into one of the UK’s most prestigious academic institutions. Queen Mary, a member of the University of London group, ranked #126 in the QS Global World Rankings for 2020.

CAPA Shanghai vlogger Tina Huang has arrived in Shanghai! In her first vlog of the semester, Tina covers a topic that can applies to all study abroad students - flying internationally! For many, this may be your first time flying overseas, or even, as is Tina's case, flying alone. Make sure to watch for some highlights of Tina's travels and for some helpful tips from her experience to help you embark on your next adventure!

At CAPA, we seek to foster increased student diversity and to provide all participants with the opportunity to explore, challenge and redefine their identities in distinct ways. Launched in Spring 2017, the Diversity Advocates Program (DAP) is an extension of this philosophy and provides resources for advocates to pursue diversity initiatives of their own within their global cities.

We work with over 2,100 organizations in 70+ industries globally to place students into our Global Internships. While every placement is unique to the student, we wanted to share these 10 past CAPA interns to give you an idea of what your Global Internship could be like.

Have you heard that we’ve launched a brand new study abroad program with Barcelona’s Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) this year?

CAPA students can now directly enroll at UPF during spring, summer, and fall terms for a truly international experience. Sign up and you’ll live, learn, and enjoy Barcelona just like a local, surrounded by students and faculty from an incredible mix of nationalities.

We have your go-to prep guide for your very first overseas experience! This comprehensive post breaks down the IMPORTANT things you need and things that will make your life easier overall. As you start preparing for life abroad, don't forget to get some backup items that'll serve you well. Travel like a seasoned pro with these tips and leave the hassle behind!

There's no better way to truly begin to understand your study abroad destination than by getting to know the locals who call the city home. Whether it's CAPA staff, a host family, other students, your internship colleagues or the fruit vendor on the corner, you'll find plenty of opportunities to do so. Below, we share a few of the best ways to seek out local connections in Barcelona. 

Have you heard that you can enroll directly at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) with CAPA during spring and fall terms? We’ve been partnering with UTS for several years and CAPA students tend to thrive here.

Our direct enroll programs let you experience the excitement of studying abroad in a global city like Sydney with the comfort and security of a campus environment. Sign up and you’ll live, study, and enjoy Sydney just like a local, surrounded by a diverse range of students, and plenty of support.